Resource Type: Activities

Guided Reading of Scientific Journal Articlespart of Cutting Edge:Structural Geology:ActivitiesCarol Ormand, Carleton College This is a sequence of assignments for my Structural Geology course that guides students through the process of critically reading and analyzing scientific journal articles. For each article, I outline the general ...

Analysis of Sidewalk Fracturespart of Cutting Edge:Structural Geology:ActivitiesCharles Onasch, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Using fractures in sidewalks as an analog for natural outcrops, students learn to make systematic observations, measure the orientation and location of fractures, manipulate and analyze data, and consider some ...

Structural Control of Giant Rock Avalanches in Argentinapart of ActivitiesBarb Tewksbury, Hamilton College Students analyze the influence of bedrock structures on the locations of giant rock avalanches in Argentina. Activity is available in two versions: 1) short case example that can be used as an in-class activity or ...

What is it?part of Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:ActivitiesGeoffrey Pignotta, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire This classroom activity involves students interpreting geologic structures presented in photos during lecture. Photos are shown either after topics or towards the end of class and one student is called upon to ...

Student Field Guidepart of Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:ActivitiesKatherine Boggs, Mount Royal University This activity was inspired by the "Pet Rock" project of Daryl Henry. I developed this activity to be a capstone experience for our students. During the fall 4th year field trip, students are responsible ...

Structural Geology 'Research' Conferencepart of Structure, Geophysics, and Tectonics 2012:ActivitiesJulie Willis, Brigham Young University-Idaho In this assignment students read and discuss a peer-reviewed journal article and prepare for and attend our class 'research' conference. In the conference they present on an area of current research as ...

Earthquake Demonstrationpart of Starting Point-Teaching Entry Level Geoscience:Interactive Lecture Demonstrations:Examples This demonstration uses an "earthquake machine" constructed from bricks, sand paper, and a winch, to simulate the buildup of elastic strain energy prior to a seismic event and the release of that energy ...

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